Join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA) 2026 in Brisbane or live online on 19-20 November. Created by practising paediatric occupational therapists, this two-day event delivers practical learning, clinical insights and professional connection for clinicians supporting children, young people and families. Registrations purchased through Pearson include Vineland-3 Administration, Scoring and Basic Interpretation training (On Demand), helping you extend your professional development beyond the conference.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA)
POTCA
Join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA) 2026 in Brisbane or live online on 19-20 November. Created by practising paediatric occupational therapists, this two-day event delivers practical learning, clinical insights and professional connection for clinicians supporting children, young people and families. Registrations purchased through Pearson include Vineland-3 Administration, Scoring and Basic Interpretation training (On Demand), helping you extend your professional development beyond the conference.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA) · In Person
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Held in Brisbane, Australia, on 19–20 November, the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA) showcases the knowledge and expertise within Australia’s occupational therapy community. The conference highlights clinicians delivering exceptional, thoughtful and evidence-informed work while providing high-quality professional development that can be applied directly to everyday practice.
This conference is delivered by POTCA, and this product provides in-person access. Further registration details will be provided after purchase.
The Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia (POTCA) 2026 is a two-day, clinically focused occupational therapy conference for clinicians supporting children, young people and families across disability and neurodiversity. The in-person conference will be held at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane on 19–20 November 2026, offering practical professional development, clinically relevant presentations and opportunities to connect with occupational therapists from across Australia.
When you register through Pearson, your purchase includes in-person access to both conference days, six months’ access to the digital recordings, and Vineland-3 Administration, Scoring and Basic Interpretation training (On Demand).
This conference is delivered live by Pearson’s official partner, Paediatric Occupational Therapy Conference Australia.
About the POTCA 2026 in-person conference
Created by practising paediatric occupational therapists, POTCA 2026 is grounded in the realities of contemporary Australian practice. The program explores topics across disability, neurodiversity, regulation, participation, trauma, sensory processing, caregiver support and multidisciplinary systems.
In-person attendees can participate in keynote presentations, two concurrent clinical streams and interactive Focus Sessions, explore the curated Resource Hub, and connect with peers and exhibitors supporting paediatric occupational therapy practice. Visit the official POTCA website for more information about the conference.
Who should attend?
POTCA is designed for occupational therapists working with children, young people and families across private practice, community health, disability, education, early intervention and complex paediatrics. It is suitable for clinicians at all career stages seeking practical, evidence-informed professional development grounded in Australian paediatric occupational therapy practice.
What your in-person registration includes
- In-person access to two full days of conference presentations
- Keynote presentations, two concurrent clinical streams and interactive Focus Sessions
- Opportunities to connect with occupational therapists, speakers and exhibitors
- Access to the curated POTCA Resource Hub
- Six months’ access to recordings from every conference session
- A certificate of attendance
- Vineland-3 Administration, Scoring and Basic Interpretation training (On Demand) when purchased through Pearson
Learning outcomes
After attending POTCA 2026, participants will be able to:
- Identify current ideas, strategies and resources relevant to contemporary paediatric occupational therapy practice
- Apply practical learning from conference presentations and Focus Sessions when supporting children, young people and families
- Reflect on a range of clinical perspectives and paediatric practice areas
- Strengthen clinical reasoning through evidence-informed and real-world discussion
- Build professional connections across the Australian occupational therapy community
- Revisit recorded sessions to support ongoing occupational therapy professional development
Presenters
A range of Australian occupational therapists, clinicians and invited speakers will contribute across the two-day program. Visit the official POTCA website for conference information or view the POTCA 2026 presenter details.
